Vikings Final Injury Report: Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison’s status are crucial ahead of Sunday’s matchup vs. Saints
The wide receiver position is going to be one of major focus going into Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints.
The Minnesota Vikings take on the New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon, and it’s shaping up to be a really interesting game.
We’ve been tracking whether or not wide receiver Justin Jefferson would end up playing on Sunday, as it’s a big game for him. He’s only been able to play in his home state of Louisiana one time, and it was during the COVID-19 season of 2020. This game is very important to him, and it’s not a surprise.
He isn’t the only wide receiver with question marks, as Jordan Addison is dealing with a hamstring injury as well. Those are huge for the Vikings, and it will make a big difference on Sunday.
How do the Vikings and Saints look going into the game on Sunday? Let’s break down the final injury reports.
Vikings Thursday injury report
| Player | Injury | W/T/F | Designation |
| WR Jordan Addison | Hamstring | DNP/Limited | Questionable |
| LT Christian Darrisaw | Concussion | DNP/DNP | Out |
| CB Chuck Demmings | Hamstring | DNP/Limited | Out |
| WR Justin Jefferson | Ankle | Limited/Limited | Questionable |
| RB Aaron Jones Sr. | NIR/Rest | Limited/None | — |
| RT Brian O’Neill | Knee | Limited/Limited | Questionable |
| C Michael Jurgens | Elbow | Full/Full | Questionable |
| P Brett Thorson | Hamstrong | Full/Full | Questionable |
| TE Ben Yurosek | Ankle | Full/Full | Questionable |
Observations
- Jefferson and Addison both being questionable is good news for Sunday, especially for the former, who was ruled out last Friday.
- Darrisaw officially being ruled out isn’t much of a surprise at all. He will have three weeks minimum between games, which is a good thing.
- Thorson coming back will be good. Johnny Hekker struggled over the last two weeks.
Saints Thursday injury report
| Player | Injury | W/T/F | Designation |
| WR Barion Brown | Thigh | DNP/Limited/Full | Questionable |
| LB Kaden Elliss | Calf | DNP/DNP/DNP | Out |
| LB Anfernee Jennings | Knee | DNP/DNP/DNP | Out |
| RB Alvin Kamara | Back | DNP/Limited/Limited | Questionable |
| WR Chris Olave | NIR/Rest | DNP/Limited/Full | — |
| S Julian Blackmon | Shoulder | Limited/Limited/Limited | Questionable |
| TE Noah Fant | Abdomen | Limited/Limited/Full | — |
| LB Carl Granderson | Ankle | Limited/Limited/Full | — |
| S Mike Reid | Ankle | Limited/Full/Full | — |
| QB Tyler Shough | Left Hand | Limited/Full/Full | — |
| LB Jaylan Ford | Ankle | Full/Full/Full | Questionable |
| DT Davon Godchaux | Groin | Full/DNP/Full | — |
| CB Lorenzo Styles | Calf | Full/Full/Full | Questionable |
| G Jeremiah Wright | Concussion | None/Limited/DNP | Out |
| CB Jayden Price | NIR/Personal Matter | None/DNP/Full | — |
Observations
- No Kaden Elliss is huge for the Vikings. He’s a critical part of their defense on the second level.
- Both Shough and Olave having no status is a big deal. They will play a critical role in Sunday’s game.
